Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

Conservative management of bronchiectasis involves: patient education, _____ and chest physiotherapy

Hint: lifestyle

Patients with bronchiectasis secondary to allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) may be treated with _____

Hint: Medication

Asthma typically develops in _____

What is the investigation for pneumothorax? _____

Patients with asthma tend to suffer worse at _____ & early mornings

Hint: time of day

What is the management of recurrent pneumothorax?\n_____

What is the investigation for tension pneumothorax? _____

Tension pneumothorax results in a rapid rise in intra-thoracic pressure, impeding venous return to the heart and potentially leading to _____ if left untreated

_____ is a chronic, inflammatory, & obstructive respiratory disorder that can cause a cough with wheezing that affects millions of people in the UK

What is the biggest differentiator between a simple pneumothorax vs tension pneumothorax? _____